2. quadratics Flashcards
1
Q
discriminant
A
b^2 -4ac
2
Q
b^2 - 4ac > 0
A
two distinct real roots
3
Q
b^2 - 4ac < 0
A
no real roots
4
Q
b^2 - 4ac = 0
A
on real root
5
Q
complete the square of
Y= 4x^2 + 16x + 5
A
y= 4(x^2 + 4x) + 5
y= 4((x + 2x)^2 -(4)^2) +5
y=4((x + 2x)^2-16)+5
y=4(x+2x)^2-11
6
Q
quadratic formula
A
x= -b (+-) root b^2 -4ac/2a